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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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